Account expiration
Account expiration happens when a Training account reaches the end of its validity period before completing the required Training progression. Expiration is not the same as a breach. It means the account ran out of time, not that a hard risk rule was necessarily violated.
Expiration is a time-based lifecycle state. Every Training account has a clear deadline, and your dashboard shows the official expiration date for that account.
What is account expiration?
Each FairTicks Training account has a fixed validity period. If the account does not complete the required Training progression before that period ends,
the account can become EXPIRED.
Once an account is expired, trading is disabled on that account. The account remains visible in your dashboard for history, review, and account tracking.
Expiration applies to Training accounts. Live / Straight accounts do not have a Training expiration date.
Typical validity periods
The exact validity period depends on the account model and offer. Your dashboard is the source of truth for the exact expiration date.
| Account type | Typical validity | Reset / extension | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 15 days | No reset, no extension | Fast, fixed-window evaluation. |
| Classic | 30 days | Available only if eligible | Balanced Training account with standard lifecycle options. |
| Discipline / Precision | 30 days | Available only if eligible | Structure-focused Training account with more minimum trading days. |
| Free Trial | 3 days | No reset, no extension | Limited trial access to test the platform. |
| Live / Straight | No Training expiration | Not applicable | Live / Straight accounts follow Live-specific rules instead of Training expiration. |
Always check the exact account details before purchase and inside your dashboard. Public offers, templates, and configurations can change over time, but your account follows the values stored for your specific account.
How the expiration date is calculated
The expiration date is calculated from the account creation or activation time plus the account validity period.
expiration date = account start date + validity period
The exact deadline is shown in your dashboard. Do not rely only on your local calendar or memory. The dashboard date is the safest reference for when the account is expected to expire.
If your dashboard shows that your account expires on a specific date and time, treat that as the official deadline for that account.
Does expiration happen at the exact same hour for everyone?
No. Expiration depends on the expiration date stored for your specific account. Two traders can have different expiration times if their accounts were created or activated at different times.
After the expiration date is reached, FairTicks can process the account into EXPIRED.
Do not treat any processing delay as extra guaranteed trading time.
Once the displayed expiration deadline has passed, the account should be considered at risk of expiration processing. You should not rely on a delay between the displayed deadline and the final status update.
Expiration lifecycle flow
ACTIVE → expiration date reached → open positions settled if needed → EXPIRED
Expiration only applies when the Training account is still in a state where expiration can be processed.
A Training account that already reached PASSED or already generated a Live account follows a different lifecycle.
What protects a passed account from expiration?
If a Training account has already reached the required Training progression, it should not be treated the same as an account that simply ran out of time.
In practical terms, expiration is intended for Training accounts that did not complete the required progression before the validity period ended.
A Training account that completed the required pass conditions moves toward the passed / Live generation lifecycle instead of normal expiration.
Expiration reminders
FairTicks may show reminders or send notifications before expiration when available. These reminders help traders plan before the account reaches its deadline.
| Reminder type | Purpose | What you should do |
|---|---|---|
| Days-before reminder | Warns that the account is approaching expiration. | Review progress, remaining trading days, target progress, and extension eligibility. |
| Urgent near-deadline alert | Warns that very little time remains. | Do not open new risk without understanding the deadline and account state. |
| Expired notification | Confirms that the account moved to EXPIRED. |
Review next available lifecycle options, such as extension if eligible. |
Reminders may depend on account type and eligibility. Do not wait for a reminder to manage your deadline. Your dashboard expiration date is the main reference.
What happens when an account expires?
When a Training account expires, FairTicks applies a structured expiration process.
- The account reaches its expiration date.
- If positions are still open, FairTicks settles them through the official position settlement process.
- Final realized PnL from those position closures is applied according to the settlement process.
- The account status changes to
EXPIRED. - Trading is disabled on that account.
- The account remains visible for history and support review.
Expiration is final for the current Training state. You cannot continue trading on an expired account unless an eligible lifecycle action, such as extension, reactivates it.
What happens to open positions?
If a Training account expires while positions are open, those positions are closed through the official FairTicks settlement process.
This means the final result can still affect the account's final balance and history. The close is caused by expiration, not by a manual trader close.
Open positions are not left active indefinitely after expiration.
They are handled through FairTicks' official settlement process before or during the move to EXPIRED.
Example 1 — account expires with no open positions
Account model: Classic
Validity: 30 days
Expiration date shown in dashboard: June 30, 18:00
Open positions: 0
Training pass conditions: not completed
Result: the account can move to EXPIRED, and trading becomes disabled.
Example 2 — account expires with an open position
Account model: Classic
Expiration date shown in dashboard: June 30, 18:00
Open position at expiration: BTCUSDT long
Unrealized PnL at settlement: -$240
Result: the position is closed through the official settlement process, the final result is applied, and the account can become EXPIRED.
Do not hold a position into expiration assuming it will stay open. Expiration can trigger system settlement of open positions.
Example 3 — account reaches target but minimum trading days are missing
Reaching profit alone is not always enough. The account must complete all required Training pass conditions.
Account model: Classic
Minimum trading days required: 5
Trader reaches Target 1 with realized profit.
Trading days completed: 3
Expiration date arrives before the trader completes the remaining trading days.
Result: the account may not complete the Training pass conditions and can expire.
Expiration vs breach
This is one of the most important distinctions. An expired account and a breached account are both lifecycle states that disable normal trading, but they happen for different reasons.
| Status | Reason | What it means | Typical next action |
|---|---|---|---|
EXPIRED |
Time ran out | The Training period ended before completion. | Extension may be available if eligible. |
BREACHED |
Hard risk rule violated | The account broke a rule such as Daily Loss, Max Loss, or another active risk rule. | Reset may be available if eligible. |
EXPIRED means the Training clock ended. BREACHED means a hard risk rule was violated.
Both can stop trading, but they do not describe the same situation.
Does expiration affect Daily Loss, Max Loss, or final PnL?
Expiration itself is a time-based lifecycle event, not a Daily Loss or Max Loss breach by default.
However, if open positions are closed during expiration settlement, the final realized result can affect the account's final balance, equity, and account history.
After expiration, review the dashboard and final account history. Final PnL can reflect open positions that were settled during the expiration process.
How extension works around expiration
Extension adds more time without resetting the account state. It does not erase history, does not refund commissions, and does not restore the account to its starting balance.
| Situation | Extension behavior | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Active account inside extension window | Extension is added to the current expiration date. | Remaining days are preserved. |
| Expired account | Extension starts from the extension date. | The account can return to ACTIVE if eligible. |
| Free Trial | Extension is not available. | Free Trials are limited trial accounts. |
| Rapid | Extension is not available. | Rapid is a fixed 15-day one-shot model. |
Current expiration date: June 30
Extension length: 30 days
New expiration date: July 30
Because the account was still active, the extension is added to the current expiration date.
Account expired on: June 30
Trader extends on: July 5
Extension length: 30 days
New expiration date is calculated from July 5, not from the old June 30 deadline.
Can I reset an expired account?
Direct reset is not the normal action for an expired account.
Reset is mainly for eligible BREACHED Training accounts.
If your account is EXPIRED, the main lifecycle option is extension, if the account is eligible.
If no extension is available, you may need to start a new evaluation.
Do not assume an expired account can be reset. Check the dashboard action shown for that account. The available action depends on the account type, status, and eligibility rules.
How to avoid expiration
Expiration is part of the Training structure. The best way to avoid it is to manage time from the beginning of the account.
- Check your expiration date as soon as the account is activated.
- Track remaining days regularly.
- Complete minimum trading days early enough.
- Do not wait until the final day to understand your requirements.
- Watch urgent expiration alerts if they appear in the dashboard.
- Use extension only if the account is eligible and you need more time.
- Remember that Rapid and Free Trial accounts cannot be extended.
Can I get a refund if my account expires?
Expiration is the normal end of a Training period when the account does not complete the required conditions in time. In general, an expired account does not automatically create refund eligibility.
Refund eligibility depends on FairTicks terms, payment status, account usage, and applicable purchase rules. Always review the official purchase and refund terms before buying an account.
Common mistakes to avoid
| Mistake | Why it creates problems | Better approach |
|---|---|---|
| Ignoring the expiration date | The account can expire even if you were close to passing. | Check the dashboard deadline regularly. |
| Waiting too long to complete trading days | You may reach the profit target but still miss minimum trading days. | Build required activity before the final days. |
| Assuming extension is always available | Some accounts, such as Rapid and Free Trial, cannot be extended. | Check extension eligibility before relying on it. |
| Holding positions into expiration | Open positions can be closed by system settlement at expiration. | Review open positions before the deadline. |
| Confusing expiration with breach | The wrong interpretation can lead to confusion about next actions. | Remember: expiration is time-based, breach is rule-based. |
Common questions
“Can a Live / Straight account expire?”
No. Live / Straight accounts do not have a Training expiration date. They still follow Live-specific rules, risk rules, and payout eligibility rules.
“Does Rapid expire?”
Yes. Rapid is a fixed 15-day Training account. It cannot be reset or extended.
“Does Discipline / Precision last 45 days?”
No. Discipline / Precision paid Training accounts use a 30-day validity period.
“Does a Free Trial expire?”
Yes. Free Trials are limited accounts and typically have a 3-day validity period. They cannot be reset or extended.
“Can I continue trading after expiration?”
No. Once the account is marked EXPIRED, trading is disabled unless the account is reactivated through an eligible lifecycle action.
“What happens if I have an open position when the account expires?”
FairTicks can close open positions through the official settlement process. The resulting PnL can affect the final account state.
“Is expiration a breach?”
No. Expiration means time ran out. A breach means a hard risk rule was violated.
“Can I extend before expiration?”
Yes, if the account is eligible and inside the extension window. Early extension adds time to the current expiration date.
“Can I extend after expiration?”
Yes, if the account is eligible. For an expired account, the new extension period starts from the extension date.
“Can I reset after expiration?”
Direct reset is not the normal action for an expired account. Expired accounts generally require eligible extension to become active again, or a new evaluation if extension is not available.
“Why did my account expire even though I was close to the target?”
Being close to the target is not the same as completing the Training conditions. The required target and activity requirements must be completed before the expiration deadline.
Summary
Account expiration happens when a Training account reaches the end of its validity period before completing the required Training progression. Expiration is time-based and different from breach.
The most important actions are simple: know your deadline, complete minimum trading days early enough, manage open positions before expiration, and check extension eligibility before the account reaches the deadline.
Expiration means the Training clock reached the end before the account completed the required progression.
Expiration is about time, not rule violation.
An expired account means the Training window ended before completion. It is different from a breach and has different next actions.
Unsure whether to extend or start again?
Check your account status, expiration date, open positions, and available dashboard actions first. If something is still unclear, contact support before the deadline when possible.